Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speaking

Author: Jonathan M. Newton
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 042951512X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
This guide for teachers and teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency, using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning. By following these suggestions, which are organised around four strands—meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development—teachers will be able to design and present a balanced programme for their students. Updated with cutting-edge research and theory, the second edition of Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speaking retains its hands-on focus and engaging format, and features new activities and information on emerging topics, including: Two new chapters on Extensive Listening and Teaching Using a Course Book Expanded coverage of key topics, including assessment, pronunciation, and using the internet to develop listening and speaking skills Easy-to-implement tasks and suggestions for further reading in every chapter More tools for preservice teachers and teacher trainers, such as a sample unit, a "survival syllabus", and topic prompts The second edition of this bestselling book is an essential text for all Certificate, Diploma, Masters, and Doctoral courses for teachers of English as a second or foreign language.

Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing

Author: I.S.P. Nation
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135857385
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning, this guide for teachers and teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their reading and writing skills and fluency. By following these suggestions, which are organized around four strands – meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development – teachers will be able to design and present a balanced program for their students. Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing, and its companion text, Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speaking, are similar in format and the kinds of topics covered, but do not need to be used together. Drawing on research and theory in applied linguistics, their focus is strongly hands-on, featuring easily applied principles, a large number of useful teaching techniques, and guidelines for testing and monitoring, All Certificate, Diploma, Masters and Doctoral courses for teachers of English as a second or foreign language include a teaching methods component. The texts are designed for and have been field tested in such programs.

The Art of Teaching Speaking

Author: Keith S. Folse
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472031651
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 297

Book Description
*What elements make a speaking activity successful? *Which tasks or activities really help build speaking fluency? *What does the research show regarding speaking activities? *What mistakes do ESL teachers often make in speaking activity design? In this highly accessible and practical resource, Keith S. Folse provides a wealth of information to help ESL/EFL teachers design and use speaking tasks that will actually improve students' speaking fluency. The book presents and discusses the relevant research and assessment issues and includes case studies from twenty different settings and classrooms around the world so that readers learn from others about the problems and successes of using various speaking activities. Teachers will find the chapters on Twenty Successful Activities and Ten Unsuccessful Activities particularly valuable. The successful activities are provided for classroom use and are reproducible. The book also contains five appendixes that explain what teachers need to know about vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar and how they affect the teaching of speaking. Samples of successful lesson plans and a list of resources useful for teaching speaking are also included. Keith S. Folse, Ph.D., is Coordinator, TESOL Programs, University of Central Florida (Orlando). He is the author of Vocabulary Myths (University of Michigan Press, 2004) and more than 35 second language textbooks, including texts on grammar, reading, speaking, listening, and writing.

Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts

Author: Jonathan M. Newton
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317236548
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Book Description
Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking provides the fundamental knowledge that ESL and EFL teachers need to teach the four language skills. This foundational text, written by internationally renowned experts in the field, explains why skills-based teaching is at the heart of effective instruction in English for academic purposes (EAP) contexts. Each of the four main sections of the book helps readers understand how each skill—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—works and explains what research has to say about successful skill performance. Pedagogically focused chapters apply this information to principles for EAP curriculum design and to instructional activities and tasks adaptable in a wide range of language-learning contexts. Options for assessment and the role of digital technologies are considered for each skill, and essential information on integrated-skill instruction is provided. Moving from theory to practice, this teacher-friendly text is an essential resource for courses in TESOL programs, for in-service teacher-training seminars, and for practicing EAP teachers who want to upgrade their teaching abilities and knowledge bases.

Teaching Listening and Speaking

Author: Paul Nation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description

Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speaking

Author: Jonathan M. Newton
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135857318
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
Using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning, this guide for teachers and teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency. By following these suggestions, which are organized around four strands – meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development – teachers will be able to design and present a balanced program for their students. Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speaking, and its companion text, Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing, are similar in format and the kinds of topics covered, but do not need to be used together. Drawing on research and theory in applied linguistics, their focus is strongly hands-on, featuring easily applied principles, a large number of useful teaching techniques, and guidelines for testing and monitoring. All Certificate, Diploma, Masters and Doctoral courses for teachers of English as a second or foreign language include a teaching methods component. The texts are designed for and have been field tested in such programs.

100 TESOL Activities for Teachers

Author: Shane Dixon
Publisher: Wayzgoose Press
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
100 TESOL Activities for Teachers is a teacher training manual and activity guide that has been used by teacher training groups from Korea, China, Japan, Iraq, Peru, Mexico and many other parts of the world as part of the popular TESOL Certificate Program: Teach English Now! from Coursera and Arizona State University. Designed to be practical, these techniques support the general need to communicate, interact, and make language come alive in the classroom. The manual is organized into 3 distinct parts: * The first section introduces teachers to some of the most common activities in English language teaching, followed by activities categorized by reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and icebreakers. * The second section provides a unique model of lesson planning. This adaptable model helps teachers prepare organized routines to make classes more effective and easier to prepare. Includes activities for discussion, giving instructions, guided and less-guided practice, and independent practice. * The third section includes downloadable, photocopiable worksheets for the activities described in the manual. additional search terms: English as a second language, English as a foreign language, curriculum materials, classroom resources, ESL, EFL, ELT, pairwork, group work

Teaching the Core Skills of Listening and Speaking

Author: Erik Palmer
Publisher: ASCD
ISBN: 1416619011
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 219

Book Description
A seasoned educator presents eight high-impact instructional practices to close achievement gaps and get all students--whether struggling or excelling--in the academic fast lane.

71 Ways to Practice English Writing: Tips for ESL/EFL Learners

Author: Jackie Bolen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781393458463
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Is your written English holding you back? What would it mean to your studies or career to be able to write quickly and accurately in English? The habits and study tips in 71 Ways to Practice English Writing: Tips for ESL/EFL Learners are designed to improve your written English quickly and easily. Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith have nearly thirty years of experience teaching ESL/EFL. In this book, they have organized the advice they have given countless students to help reach their English writing goals from improving a test score, to getting a job, to writing a work report or email easily in English. In this book, you'll find out how reading more can improve your written English, where to find the best free resources online, and how to make the most of your study time. You'll also find some fun ideas for improving your writing. Pick up 71 Ways to Practice English Writing today and get started. Better English writing is in your future!

Discussion Starters

Author: Keith S. Folse
Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Thirty-two lively topics to stimulate classroom discussion for advanced ESL students